Vanilla | 28 2018 Eau de Parfum

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum) by Kayali
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Ranked 12 in Women's Perfume
8.2 / 10 1121 Ratings
A popular perfume by Kayali for women, released in 2018. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet
Gourmand
Creamy
Spicy
Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Madagascar vanilla orchidMadagascar vanilla orchid JasmineJasmine
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Brazilian tonka beanBrazilian tonka bean VanillaVanilla Vanilla absoluteVanilla absolute
Base Notes Base Notes
Brown sugarBrown sugar Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute Vanilla orchidVanilla orchid AmberwoodAmberwood MuskMusk

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Scent
8.21121 Ratings
Longevity
7.41034 Ratings
Sillage
7.11017 Ratings
Bottle
8.0981 Ratings
Value for money
7.4844 Ratings
Submitted by CPL, last update on 02/12/2025.

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Vanilla | 28 (All Over Body Spray) by Kayali
Vanilla | 28 All Over Body Spray

Reviews

42 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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7
Bottle
7
Sillage
6
Longevity
9.5
Scent
Mirrors300

7 Reviews
Mirrors300
Mirrors300
5  
If you love a vanilla with caramelized sugar
This perfume is so beautiful in its simplicity. It is really just a beautiful, simple vanilla key note, with a kick of caramelized sugar on the side. And almost as if to remind you that this is still a perfume and not a gorgeous snack, there lingers a beautiful jasmine in the overtones of the scent, a slight hint that this is a created scent from a bottle.
The notes rests on a warm, cozy, complimentary tonka bean, and are grounded by a soft whisper of musk, and an beautiful amber and patchouli accord. Of course, you got to be into gourmands and be into a simple vanilla to like this. As a minimalist, I adore this scent.
The journey of it is fairly linear but gorgeous, simple and edible. Yum!
I only wish it would be a little bit stronger, and maybe bring the caramelized sugar note up one small notch, as it makes the scent so unique and a strong contender on the market.
If you're into beautiful gourmands, this is it. It is not too sweet and I think it works for all times of the year. Not office appropriate maybe, but for when you're looking to relax with friends, around the house or be fun on errands, with a bit of an upbeat mood.You could also litteraly wear this to bed. I think it could fit most ages if you're edgy like that.
The longevity is just okay for me, it goes a bit weak a bit fast, but that can be remedied by a bit of coconut oil or a cream layer base. I can't comment yet on silage, but my boyfriend loves it when I wear this, and if you're looking for a more intimate vanilla scent profile, then this might be for you. Huda Beauty did a great job with this one, I am so glad they didn't stop before 28. I just wish it was a bit stronger, projected a bit more, and lasted a bit longer due to its price point, as it's such a unique, minimalistic, uncomplicated, straight forward, lighthearted vanilla caramel delight.
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Scent
DogiCoco

568 Reviews
DogiCoco
DogiCoco
Helpful Review 3  
Simple, creamy, woodsy vanilla goodness
I love vanilla as a note, but I'm a bit picky about pure vanilla scents. Surprisingly this is perfect for me. It has been on my wishlist for over 2 years and I still haven't bought it because there is always something else that is going to be discontinued, on a big sale or whatever, but one day, Vanilla 28 will be mine.

The first moments of the opening reminded me a lot of eau de Missions by Le Couvent. I know that one is a fan favorite, but I never got the hype. There is something remiscent of wet paper and old make-up in it that I don't enjoy, and I smell the same thing in the opening of Vanilla 28. But here it only lasts seconds, and then a creamy, musky and very sweet vanilla blends in. This part is similar to the vanilla products by B&BW (think Vanilla Bean Noel), VS and other more affordable brands, which isn't my favorite kind of vanilla either.
So, that doesn't sound like the greatest combination, but this time, the whole is more than the sum of its parts!

These two kinds of vanilla work so well together. The sweet creaminess and clean musk balance the more woody, papery parts and vice versa. There are subtle hints of booziness and smoke in the background that round the scent even more. And in the drydown the lovely brown sugar note starts to shine, it's almost like caramel and my favorite part of the scent.
The base of creamy vanilla and warming brown sugar stays until the next morning.

In the end this is still a simple vanilla, like the name suggests, but it's excellent at that. Recommended to all vanilla lovers.
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Mavila16

43 Reviews
Mavila16
Mavila16
Helpful Review 2  
Overhyped and too patchouli heavy - signed, a patchouli lover
Thankful that I only bought a travel size of this cause I have something unpopular to say: it’s overhyped. It’s not bad, but it’s not the pure rich vanilla I was promised. This is a brown sugar patchouli! Which I do enjoy those notes, but it’s darker, and earthier than I expected. And the vanilla I do get is kind of synthetic. This is still my favorite Kayali, which speaks to my overall thoughts on the brand, but I would not call this a safe blind buy, the way I would Fire at Will or Eilish. I will say, as a lot of people have stated, this is a good layering perfume to make something sweeter and richer. But on its own, I just never find myself wanting to wear it. Sillage 7/10, Longevity 5/10
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10
Bottle
9
Longevity
10
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Telekinec

310 Reviews
Telekinec
Telekinec
3  
One of the best "dark" vanilla!
When I began my journey, Kayali was one of the first brand I had spotted for their simple, yet beautiful bottles, and the popularity of their scents on social media. Knowing I loved vanilla and gourmand fragrances, I knew I had to try this one.

It's truly a beautiful fragrance and remains up until now one of the best vanilla scent I have ever smelled. The opening is sweet, but mature, sensual and dark, giving me luxurious vibes. There's a small tinge of florals that's immediately swept away by the brown sugar and tonka beans. The gourmand aspect is obviously there with vanilla orchid giving the fragrance a creamy opulent accord. The drydown is warm and sensual, giving me amber and musk. The patchouli in this one is dark and earthy, grounding everything and avoiding the cloying aspect I have smelled in other gourmand perfumes.

My skin seems to love anything and everything vanilla and gourmand, so the scent stays on me for quite a long time. On clothes, I can smell it a good two-three days later after having sprayed it. I haven't really started layering it with other perfumes, so I can't say how it reacts, but it's such a great enticing fragrance that I have no doubt it can pair well with other Kayali perfumes and / or other brands.

My perfume has darkened over time which is completely normal: the vanillin in the perfume becomes darker over time adding more depth and vanilla to the fragrance. Kayali has often addressed this a number of times on their social media. Don't fret if you have a lighter colored perfume, it will evolve over time. I do prefer my bottle now with its dark mauve appearance than when it was a light brown.
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ArkangeL

132 Reviews
ArkangeL
ArkangeL
3  
Dissolve The Hype
Vanilla | 28, a basic and likeable vanilla with the longevity of a body mist. Such a beautiful note pyramid with the absolute worst performance I have ever seen in a perfume. This fragrance shouldn't even classify as an EDT, yet listed as an EDP. To be completely honest, Vanilla | 28 would make the perfect room and fabric spray as it lingers in the air much longer than it does on skin. I am not speaking for the entire brand, because not all KAYALI fragrances have this issue. Somehow the weakest fragrance in this house is receiving all of the hype. With "Eau de Parfum" you should be getting a minimum 5 hours of wear. Vanilla | 28 leaves you with a skin scent within an hour of application. Some have had success with layering, but a $138 layering tool is redundant if it was intended to be perfume. I noticed that it is also full of dye (Yellow 5), (Violet 2), (Red 4) to give the illusion of richness only to deliver the opposite. This is a pleasant vanilla, but severely lacks longevity for the asking price. If you're going to focus your attention on any title from this collection, I suggest Déjà Vu or Sweet Diamond. Almost any other offering from KAYALI will at least get you through half the day.
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Ka3nKa3n 3 years ago
5
Bottle
6
Sillage
5
Longevity
3
Scent
Will never understand the hype of this. Sad take on Guerlain SDV. Very cheap and commercial smelling. They seem to copy a lot. Pass for me
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ScentwitchScentwitch 4 years ago
6
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
8
Scent
This is a really nice vanilla, a bit smoky. Unusual and worth a try if you enjoy vanilla!
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DanaMDanaM 1 year ago
8
Bottle
9
Sillage
10
Longevity
10
Scent
I absolutely adore this. Every single time I put it on, all I can think is that I smell amazing. It is warm and comforting and it just makes me happy.
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PurpleKatPurpleKat 1 year ago
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
6
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Rich, cosy, lightly-spiced vanilla. Absolutely delicious. Amazing to wear alone or for layering. Performs well, especially when aged.
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ItscoralItscoral 2 years ago
10
Bottle
8
Longevity
9
Scent
A lovely, linear vanilla scent. Great for layering. I suggest only using it in the colder months, as it can be too cloying in warm weather.
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LovelybrutalLovelybrutal 2 years ago
Sweet, vanilla and a hint of incense. A pleasant winter scent without much development. Nothing I would buy again.
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ScentedNekoScentedNeko 3 years ago
10
Bottle
8
Sillage
7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
A staple for vanilla lovers. Very good for layering.
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LuckymommyLuckymommy 3 years ago
10
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
8
Scent
Sweet, sugary vanilla. Cozy, intimate but also perfect for going out.
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TelekinecTelekinec 2 years ago
10
Bottle
9
Longevity
10
Scent
She's an elegant, dark and luxurious vanilla. Perfect for wearing on its own, layering it with others or wearing it to bed.
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ScentNebulaScentNebula 1 year ago
9
Sillage
8.5
Scent
Not gourmand to me but intensely floral-soapy, which I prefer. Strangely nostalgic, I feel like I had a soap or shampoo with this scent once
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